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THE MEDICAL, SURGICAL, AND HYGIENIC EXHIBITION.
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" petol"is worth attention (Petol Limited,is 86, Cannonstreet, London, E.C.). The basis of this soap said to be of J AND HYGIENIC MEDICAL, SURGICAL, a purely vegetable origin, the name suggesting peat as a. EXHIBITION. The soap has peculiarly bland properties and is source. specially well adapted for delicate skins ; it is dis(Concluded from p. 1613.) infectant and antiseptic and several forms of it for toilet and medical use are prepared. An excellent soap alsoLt is Oowana soap, which has received attention in our SURGICAL and sanitary appliances formed an important Laboratory Records (Oowana, Limited, 205, Victoria-street, e feature of the exhibition this year ; under the former we London, S.W.). Messrs. Wright, Layman, and Umney, n may include electrical apparatus such as is now employed in Limited (Southwark, London, S.E.), exhibited specimens of ,e e a number of therapeutic applications and apparatus for the coal tar soap, an excellent sanitary adjunct, Wright’s production of a rapid vibratory movement ; under the latter as well as some special pharmaceutical preparation Ir Mr. James J. Hicks (10, Hatton-garden, London, E.C.) may be mentioned examples of special sanitary ware for exhibited a great variety of clinical thermometers for the and and disinfectants soaps. hospital use, filters, Messrs. Doulton and Co. (Lambeth, S.E.) devoted a good excellence of which his name is well known. The exhibit also a sphygmometer (including a pocket form), deal of space in the entrance hall to the exhibition of r comprised opaque glass measures, and urinometers. Messrs. Leslies, 3t Limited sanitary fittings specially designed for hospital use. Amongst (Hopetoun House, Lloyd’s-avenue, Fenchurch- street, the exhibits were the following : A hospital closet fixed so o London, E.C.), exhibited their well-known tape plasters. besides antiseptic dressings, gauzes, strapping, bandages, as to be clear of the floor on iron brackets imbedded in the e pottery and provided with a vitreous enamelled pipe to connectt and belts. Amongst the apparatus exhibited by the General Electric Co., Limited (71, Queen Victoria-street, London, the cistern to the closet ; a white glazed fireclay sink to be e used in the cleansing of either bed-pan or urine bottle and 1 E. C. ), were complete sets for faradisation, for galvanism, provided with a special combination of hot- and cold-waterr for electrolysis and epilation, for galvano-cauteribation, for t high-frequency treatment, and for the production of x rays. valves, so that the utensils may be washed out with water at any desired temperature ; an elbow-action operating lavatory y Surgical cutlery and instruments were well represented in the excellent assortment shown by Mr. W. K. Stacy (19, waste and supply, both being worked by the elbow, while e the temperature of the water can be readily adjusted by thee Newgate-street, London, E.C.). Messrs. H. W. Cox, Limited (9, Cursitor-street, Chancery-lane, London, E.C.), same means ; and lastly, a white vitreous enamelled castiron mortuary table. Messrs. Hendry and Pattisson, Limited,, exhibited x-ray and high-frequency apparatus. We have (11, Hill’s-place, Oxford-street, London, W.), exhibited a:L more than once had occasion to mention the excellent model of a hospital ward stove which supplies a con- results given in x-ray work by the apparatus of this The Medical Supply Association (228, Gray’s-innstant stream of pure warm air to the ward besides afford- firm. ing the radiant heat of an open fire in the ordinary manner. road, London, W.C.) showed a number of electro-medical It is claimed that the warmed air is not burnt orr apparatus and surgical instruments. The exhibit included "devitalised." The stove certainly has a cheerful appear- the Gaiffe-Gallot electrolytic interrupter for working coils directly from a main alternating current. It is said ance and from its construction should be economical int use. The treatment of disease by radiant heat and lightt that this interrupter gives a steady current and that no by the Dowsing method was demonstrated by the Dowsing valves are required. The Improved Vibrator Co. (167, New Radiant Heat Co., Limited (24, Budge-row, Cannon-street, Bond-street, London, W.) showed their apparatus for vibraLondon, E.C.). Close by was a stall devoted to the! tion treatment. The whole of the mechanism is inclosed exhibition of an automatic aerator by the British Auto- in a flat circular case, and it can be regulated from the matic Aerators, Limited (Alderman’s House, Alderman’s; most gentle vibratory motion to any frequency desired. Walk, Bishopsgate, London, E.G.). The arrangement en- Messrs. Thomas Holland and Son (40, South Audley-street, ables the aeration of the ordinary water-supply to be! Grosvenor- square, London, W.) exhibited their well-known made directly without agitation or pumping. The apparatusi natural-shaped boots and also their instep arch sock and would seem to be admirably suited for hospital use andl bunion splint. Messrs. C. Bellack and Co. (12, Marble Arch, it is said that by means of this machine the cost off London, W.) exhibited a series of vibration instruments of producing 2000 glasses of aerated water is 6s. 6d., or at the which they are the makers ; they are in particular the agents rate of 24 glasses for one penny. The Berkefeld Filter Co., for the Muschik Vibrator. A very wide assortment of hosLimited (121, Oxford-street, London, W.), showed many pital appliances was exhibited by Messrs. Garrould (150 to forms of their well-known filter which provides a filtrate: 160, Edgware-road, Hyde Park, London, W.). The exhibit free from germs so long as proper attention is paid to its included antiseptic dressings, medical batteries, dissecting regular cleaning and sterilising. We noticed also a rapid instruments, hypodermic syringes, invalid appliances, and tap filter which was shown by the Tap Filter Co. (134, many other forms of apparatus which go to make up the Charing Cross-road, London, W.C.). The use of this filter. armamentarium of the surgeon and the nurse. The Marconi certainly produces a clean bright water but no evidence is! Wireless Telegraphy Co. (18, Finch-lane, London, E.C.) offered so far as we could ascertain as to its removing exhibited apparatus for x-ray work. This company gives pathogenic organisms. Messrs. J. Defries and Sons (146 special attention to the insulation upon which the and 147, Houndsditch, London, E.) exhibited a number of’ efficiency of the coil so much depends. A great number Pasteur filters and some illustrations of the Equifex dis- of surgical instruments was exhibited by the Holborn infector. Safest of all methods as regards sterilising water Surgical Instrument Co. (26, Thavies-inn, Holborn-circus, is distillation and for domestic purposes the Gem Pure London, E.C.). The appliances for the lame of the Water Still of the Gem Supply Co., Limited (121, Newgate- O’Connor Extension Co. (2, Bloomsbury-street, London, W. 0.} The are well known, including their new support for flatstreet, London, E. 0.), is convenient and useful. hygienic steel bin of the Young’s Patent Hygienic Bin foot and other appliances for weak or deformed feet. Co. (72, Mark-lane, London, E.C.) should be mentioned asAmongst examples of sanitary clothing shown were the offering a clean receptacle for flour, &c., in which thereaertex cellular clothing (underwear) of the Cellular Clothing are no internal corners or crevices. Particles cannot thusiCo., Limited (72 and 73, Fore-street, London, E.C.), and and to to become stale infect, it may be, fresh the Kneipp mesh of the York St. Flax Spinning Co., lodge additions to the bin. The London Necropolis Co. (121, Limited (2, Milk-street, London, E.C.). Examples of Westminster Bridge-road, London, S.W.) devoted the spaceisanitary wood wool preparations, such as tissue, sheets, at their disposal to some illustrations and descriptive 1towelettes, and vaccination pads, were shown by the Sanitary matter of the process of,natural interment"which Wood Wool Co. (26, Thavies-inn, Holborn-circus, London, they advocate. The coffin aids rather than hinders theE.C.). Natural mineral waters were represented in the natural dissolution of the body. There were not many ]purgative saline water of Friedrichshall (C. Opper and Co. examples of disinfectants shown. Messrs. Newton,10 and 12, Milton-street, London, E.C.), and in the sparkling Chambers and Co. (Thorncliff, near Sheffield) exhibited 1table water from the Rosbach springs (the Rosbach Co., 81, < their izal preparations, while the stall of the Jeyes’ Sani- Commercial-road, Lambeth, London, S.E.). Finally, a few ( the stalls were devoted to the exhibition of medical literatary Compounds Co., Limited (64, Cannon-street, London, of 1 the exhibits attracting general attention in this conE.C.), was devoted chiefly to the exhibition of Jeyes’ ture, fluid disinfectants, sanitary powders, and creolin prepara- nexion 1 being that of Messrs. D. Appleton and Co. (25, tions. The comparatively new soap preparation known as 7Bedford-street, Covent-garden, London, W.C.), the Scientific THE
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FROM
PREVENTION OF CONSUMPTION AND OTHER FORMS OF TUBERCULOSIS.
THE LANCET, SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1825.
HOWEVER it may arise, whether because man is an imitative animal, or because his attention is roused to HEREFORDSHIRE. THE latest branch of the National Association for the Pre- activity by the necessities which surround him, an ardent to act gregariously may be plainly perceived ; or, vention of Consumption and other Forms of Tuberculosis disposition in other words, whatever may be commenced by one man is has been established in Herefordshire. The meeting at immediately prosecuted by a host of others. But this state which the branch was inaugurated was held at Hereford of things does not commonly obtain long, some improvement is made, and other more inviting, or more profitable on May 20th and was presided over by the Lord Lieutenant of the county, the audience, which numbered about 130 projects succeed, which forthwith, true as shadow to the persons, having been brought together at the instance of substance, become the standing order of the day, till the the Herefordshire Medical Association. The first presi- bubble bursts, or till they are deposed to make room for dent of the branch is the Lord Lieutenant, and the Earl some novel or more specious objects of pursuit, by which of Chesterfield, the Bishop of Hereford, the Dean of Here- means the energies of the flock are directed into other and ford, the mayors of Hereford and Leominster, the Members sometimes, though but rarely, more useful channels. Whence of Parliament for the county, and the chairman of the county arises the present apathy for mathematical investigations? council have been invited to become vice-presidents. The Is it not because the sublime discoveries of NEWTON kindled enthusiasm so ardent, that improvements were meeting on May 20th was addressed by Dr. C. Theodore a spirit of and Williams who attended to represent the National Association. multiplied perfection approached so nearly, that in our Dr. Williams spoke of the comparatively favourable position day the laurels to be gathered are comparatively few and held by Herefordshire with regard to the death-rate from extremely difficult to be obtained ? Botany, too, has had its consumption and he attributed the diminution in the mor- day, and Chemistry has lost much of the attraction which, in tality from thedisease over the whole of the United Kingdom our juvenile years, it was wont to possess. CAVENDISH and as mainly due to the administration of the Factory Acts, to BLACK, PRIESTLEY and LAVOISIER, are now almost forsubsoil drainage, and to the improved condition of the gotten, and even the name of DAVY is heard but seldom. At working classes who now have better food and live in better one period the study of this science was almost universal ; and houses than formerly. Although Dr. Williams admitted that oxygen and hydrogen, and chlorine and nitrogen, 11 familiar the open-air treatment could be successfully carried out in in men’s mouths as household words," manifested the interest private he advocated the erection of sanatoriums, because inwhich it then excited, and which (agreeably to the general them people were taught how to live and the influence which law) has since been followed by a corresponding degree of the patients exerted upon leaving such institutions did in- neglect. That which is true of the science as a whole is also true of its various departments ; and we have only to calculable good among their acquaintances. cite mineralogy as an example in order to show, that the WINSLEY SANATORIUM. ardour with which a subject may be pursued is strictly in On June 4th Lady Dickson-Poynder laid the foundationproportion to its infancy, and that all sciences will be more stone of the Winsley Sanatorium for consumptive patients and more neglected as they approach nearer and nearer to from the counties of Gloucester, Somerset, and Wilts. There for it is the nature of men to endeavour to disperfection, was a large gathering which included the Bishop of Bristol, or enrich themselves. That mine will be most tinguish Sir John Dickson-Poynder, M.P., Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice, worked from which the greatest quantity of ore can be M.P., and Dr. L. A. Weatherly. An administrative blocks extracted ; and that stream will be most frequented by for 60 patients and bedrooms for 20 patients will be built which most abounds with fish. This disposition, at a cost of &6877 and as funds come in additional accomor fashionable mania, is far from being confined to modation will be provided for patients until the full com-’philosophy or the arts, for in our own profession the same plement of 60 beds is made up. The funds in hand, after disposition to simultaneous movements obviously obtains, the purchase of the site and other expenses, are £6840 and particular diseases have particular asras in which the building and furnishing will involve an outlay of £8327. are cultivated with more than usual ardour, just they To complete the whole scheme about .&9000 are required 1. as epidemic book-making among the profession always The endowment of 15 beds in the institution has alread3y marches in the rear of visitations. But the pestilential been promised. extent of an evil is not to be inferred from the number of BELFAST. individuals who may sound the alarm ; or, in other words, The annual meeting of the Ulster Branch of the Nationa because a host of professional writers may start up at once, Association for the Prevention of Consumption and otherr like the soldiers of CADMUS, it must not be inferred that the Forms of Tuberculosis was held on June 5th in the Medica particular disease upon which they may choose to exercise Institute, College-square North, Belfast, Sir William Whitlla their talents is therefore making dreadful, or more than being in the chair. The annual report, which was read b ordinary, havoc amongst us, any more than that the downfall Mr. Robert Brown, the honorary secretary, stated that thle of our ecclesiastical establishments may be predicated from death-rate from tuberculosis was decreasing in England an.ld the senseless cry of "the church is in danger." Not long since Wales but was increasing in Ireland, having risen from a nothing but consumptive maladies occupied the attention of t the profession, and cart loads of books were written on the average of 19 per 10,000 during the period 1870-75 to 23 per 10,000 in 1900. Dr. A. K. Chalmers, medical OffiCEer subject. Now, however, although the evil remains unmitiof health of Glasgow, delivered an address the title of whic gated and unarrested, that I I song has ceased,"and spinal was " How to Reduce the Death-rate from Consumption." distortions are become the reigning topic of the day.1 .
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THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND. ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL. THERE are only four candidates for the three vacancies on the Council. Mr. H. T. Butlin seeks re-election and Mr. Clinton T. Dent of St. George’s Hospital, Mr. Frederic S. Eve of the London Hospital, and Mr. G. H. Makins St. Thomas’s Hospital are also applying. On only a fewr previous occasions have there been so few candidates.
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AT the Oddfellows annual moveable committee, held in Cheltenham last week, Bro. F. G. Green (South London) called attention to the introduction of the Medical Acts 1
Extract from Review of books on Spinal Distortions by John Shaw, and Lecturer on Anatomy; and R. W. Bampfield, Surgeon to Royal Metropolitan Infirmary for Diseases of Children. London. 1824. Longmans and Co.
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THE
MEDICAL, SURGICAL,
AND HYGIENIC EXHIBITION.
" petol"is worth attention (Petol Limited,is 86, Cannonstreet, London, E.C.). The basis of this soap said to be of J AND HYGIENIC MEDICAL, SURGICAL, a purely vegetable origin, the name suggesting peat as a. EXHIBITION. The soap has peculiarly bland properties and is source. specially well adapted for delicate skins ; it is dis(Concluded from p. 1613.) infectant and antiseptic and several forms of it for toilet and medical use are prepared. An excellent soap alsoLt is Oowana soap, which has received attention in our SURGICAL and sanitary appliances formed an important Laboratory Records (Oowana, Limited, 205, Victoria-street, e feature of the exhibition this year ; under the former we London, S.W.). Messrs. Wright, Layman, and Umney, n may include electrical apparatus such as is now employed in Limited (Southwark, London, S.E.), exhibited specimens of ,e e a number of therapeutic applications and apparatus for the coal tar soap, an excellent sanitary adjunct, Wright’s production of a rapid vibratory movement ; under the latter as well as some special pharmaceutical preparation Ir Mr. James J. Hicks (10, Hatton-garden, London, E.C.) may be mentioned examples of special sanitary ware for exhibited a great variety of clinical thermometers for the and and disinfectants soaps. hospital use, filters, Messrs. Doulton and Co. (Lambeth, S.E.) devoted a good excellence of which his name is well known. The exhibit also a sphygmometer (including a pocket form), deal of space in the entrance hall to the exhibition of r comprised opaque glass measures, and urinometers. Messrs. Leslies, 3t Limited sanitary fittings specially designed for hospital use. Amongst (Hopetoun House, Lloyd’s-avenue, Fenchurch- street, the exhibits were the following : A hospital closet fixed so o London, E.C.), exhibited their well-known tape plasters. besides antiseptic dressings, gauzes, strapping, bandages, as to be clear of the floor on iron brackets imbedded in the e pottery and provided with a vitreous enamelled pipe to connectt and belts. Amongst the apparatus exhibited by the General Electric Co., Limited (71, Queen Victoria-street, London, the cistern to the closet ; a white glazed fireclay sink to be e used in the cleansing of either bed-pan or urine bottle and 1 E. C. ), were complete sets for faradisation, for galvanism, provided with a special combination of hot- and cold-waterr for electrolysis and epilation, for galvano-cauteribation, for t high-frequency treatment, and for the production of x rays. valves, so that the utensils may be washed out with water at any desired temperature ; an elbow-action operating lavatory y Surgical cutlery and instruments were well represented in the excellent assortment shown by Mr. W. K. Stacy (19, waste and supply, both being worked by the elbow, while e the temperature of the water can be readily adjusted by thee Newgate-street, London, E.C.). Messrs. H. W. Cox, Limited (9, Cursitor-street, Chancery-lane, London, E.C.), same means ; and lastly, a white vitreous enamelled castiron mortuary table. Messrs. Hendry and Pattisson, Limited,, exhibited x-ray and high-frequency apparatus. We have (11, Hill’s-place, Oxford-street, London, W.), exhibited a:L more than once had occasion to mention the excellent model of a hospital ward stove which supplies a con- results given in x-ray work by the apparatus of this The Medical Supply Association (228, Gray’s-innstant stream of pure warm air to the ward besides afford- firm. ing the radiant heat of an open fire in the ordinary manner. road, London, W.C.) showed a number of electro-medical It is claimed that the warmed air is not burnt orr apparatus and surgical instruments. The exhibit included "devitalised." The stove certainly has a cheerful appear- the Gaiffe-Gallot electrolytic interrupter for working coils directly from a main alternating current. It is said ance and from its construction should be economical int use. The treatment of disease by radiant heat and lightt that this interrupter gives a steady current and that no by the Dowsing method was demonstrated by the Dowsing valves are required. The Improved Vibrator Co. (167, New Radiant Heat Co., Limited (24, Budge-row, Cannon-street, Bond-street, London, W.) showed their apparatus for vibraLondon, E.C.). Close by was a stall devoted to the! tion treatment. The whole of the mechanism is inclosed exhibition of an automatic aerator by the British Auto- in a flat circular case, and it can be regulated from the matic Aerators, Limited (Alderman’s House, Alderman’s; most gentle vibratory motion to any frequency desired. Walk, Bishopsgate, London, E.G.). The arrangement en- Messrs. Thomas Holland and Son (40, South Audley-street, ables the aeration of the ordinary water-supply to be! Grosvenor- square, London, W.) exhibited their well-known made directly without agitation or pumping. The apparatusi natural-shaped boots and also their instep arch sock and would seem to be admirably suited for hospital use andl bunion splint. Messrs. C. Bellack and Co. (12, Marble Arch, it is said that by means of this machine the cost off London, W.) exhibited a series of vibration instruments of producing 2000 glasses of aerated water is 6s. 6d., or at the which they are the makers ; they are in particular the agents rate of 24 glasses for one penny. The Berkefeld Filter Co., for the Muschik Vibrator. A very wide assortment of hosLimited (121, Oxford-street, London, W.), showed many pital appliances was exhibited by Messrs. Garrould (150 to forms of their well-known filter which provides a filtrate: 160, Edgware-road, Hyde Park, London, W.). The exhibit free from germs so long as proper attention is paid to its included antiseptic dressings, medical batteries, dissecting regular cleaning and sterilising. We noticed also a rapid instruments, hypodermic syringes, invalid appliances, and tap filter which was shown by the Tap Filter Co. (134, many other forms of apparatus which go to make up the Charing Cross-road, London, W.C.). The use of this filter. armamentarium of the surgeon and the nurse. The Marconi certainly produces a clean bright water but no evidence is! Wireless Telegraphy Co. (18, Finch-lane, London, E.C.) offered so far as we could ascertain as to its removing exhibited apparatus for x-ray work. This company gives pathogenic organisms. Messrs. J. Defries and Sons (146 special attention to the insulation upon which the and 147, Houndsditch, London, E.) exhibited a number of’ efficiency of the coil so much depends. A great number Pasteur filters and some illustrations of the Equifex dis- of surgical instruments was exhibited by the Holborn infector. Safest of all methods as regards sterilising water Surgical Instrument Co. (26, Thavies-inn, Holborn-circus, is distillation and for domestic purposes the Gem Pure London, E.C.). The appliances for the lame of the Water Still of the Gem Supply Co., Limited (121, Newgate- O’Connor Extension Co. (2, Bloomsbury-street, London, W. 0.} The are well known, including their new support for flatstreet, London, E. 0.), is convenient and useful. hygienic steel bin of the Young’s Patent Hygienic Bin foot and other appliances for weak or deformed feet. Co. (72, Mark-lane, London, E.C.) should be mentioned asAmongst examples of sanitary clothing shown were the offering a clean receptacle for flour, &c., in which thereaertex cellular clothing (underwear) of the Cellular Clothing are no internal corners or crevices. Particles cannot thusiCo., Limited (72 and 73, Fore-street, London, E.C.), and and to to become stale infect, it may be, fresh the Kneipp mesh of the York St. Flax Spinning Co., lodge additions to the bin. The London Necropolis Co. (121, Limited (2, Milk-street, London, E.C.). Examples of Westminster Bridge-road, London, S.W.) devoted the spaceisanitary wood wool preparations, such as tissue, sheets, at their disposal to some illustrations and descriptive 1towelettes, and vaccination pads, were shown by the Sanitary matter of the process of,natural interment"which Wood Wool Co. (26, Thavies-inn, Holborn-circus, London, they advocate. The coffin aids rather than hinders theE.C.). Natural mineral waters were represented in the natural dissolution of the body. There were not many ]purgative saline water of Friedrichshall (C. Opper and Co. examples of disinfectants shown. Messrs. Newton,10 and 12, Milton-street, London, E.C.), and in the sparkling Chambers and Co. (Thorncliff, near Sheffield) exhibited 1table water from the Rosbach springs (the Rosbach Co., 81, < their izal preparations, while the stall of the Jeyes’ Sani- Commercial-road, Lambeth, London, S.E.). Finally, a few ( the stalls were devoted to the exhibition of medical literatary Compounds Co., Limited (64, Cannon-street, London, of 1 the exhibits attracting general attention in this conE.C.), was devoted chiefly to the exhibition of Jeyes’ ture, fluid disinfectants, sanitary powders, and creolin prepara- nexion 1 being that of Messrs. D. Appleton and Co. (25, tions. The comparatively new soap preparation known as 7Bedford-street, Covent-garden, London, W.C.), the Scientific THE
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I PREVENTION OF CONSUMPTION
AND OTHER FORMS OF TUBERCULOSIS.
Press, Limited (28 and 29, Southampton-street, Strand, London, W.C.), and Messrs. Rebman, Limited (129, Shaftes-
Looking
bury-avenue, Cambridge-circus, London, W.C.).
1693
Back.
FROM
PREVENTION OF CONSUMPTION AND OTHER FORMS OF TUBERCULOSIS.
THE LANCET, SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1825.
HOWEVER it may arise, whether because man is an imitative animal, or because his attention is roused to HEREFORDSHIRE. THE latest branch of the National Association for the Pre- activity by the necessities which surround him, an ardent to act gregariously may be plainly perceived ; or, vention of Consumption and other Forms of Tuberculosis disposition in other words, whatever may be commenced by one man is has been established in Herefordshire. The meeting at immediately prosecuted by a host of others. But this state which the branch was inaugurated was held at Hereford of things does not commonly obtain long, some improvement is made, and other more inviting, or more profitable on May 20th and was presided over by the Lord Lieutenant of the county, the audience, which numbered about 130 projects succeed, which forthwith, true as shadow to the persons, having been brought together at the instance of substance, become the standing order of the day, till the the Herefordshire Medical Association. The first presi- bubble bursts, or till they are deposed to make room for dent of the branch is the Lord Lieutenant, and the Earl some novel or more specious objects of pursuit, by which of Chesterfield, the Bishop of Hereford, the Dean of Here- means the energies of the flock are directed into other and ford, the mayors of Hereford and Leominster, the Members sometimes, though but rarely, more useful channels. Whence of Parliament for the county, and the chairman of the county arises the present apathy for mathematical investigations? council have been invited to become vice-presidents. The Is it not because the sublime discoveries of NEWTON kindled enthusiasm so ardent, that improvements were meeting on May 20th was addressed by Dr. C. Theodore a spirit of and Williams who attended to represent the National Association. multiplied perfection approached so nearly, that in our Dr. Williams spoke of the comparatively favourable position day the laurels to be gathered are comparatively few and held by Herefordshire with regard to the death-rate from extremely difficult to be obtained ? Botany, too, has had its consumption and he attributed the diminution in the mor- day, and Chemistry has lost much of the attraction which, in tality from thedisease over the whole of the United Kingdom our juvenile years, it was wont to possess. CAVENDISH and as mainly due to the administration of the Factory Acts, to BLACK, PRIESTLEY and LAVOISIER, are now almost forsubsoil drainage, and to the improved condition of the gotten, and even the name of DAVY is heard but seldom. At working classes who now have better food and live in better one period the study of this science was almost universal ; and houses than formerly. Although Dr. Williams admitted that oxygen and hydrogen, and chlorine and nitrogen, 11 familiar the open-air treatment could be successfully carried out in in men’s mouths as household words," manifested the interest private he advocated the erection of sanatoriums, because inwhich it then excited, and which (agreeably to the general them people were taught how to live and the influence which law) has since been followed by a corresponding degree of the patients exerted upon leaving such institutions did in- neglect. That which is true of the science as a whole is also true of its various departments ; and we have only to calculable good among their acquaintances. cite mineralogy as an example in order to show, that the WINSLEY SANATORIUM. ardour with which a subject may be pursued is strictly in On June 4th Lady Dickson-Poynder laid the foundationproportion to its infancy, and that all sciences will be more stone of the Winsley Sanatorium for consumptive patients and more neglected as they approach nearer and nearer to from the counties of Gloucester, Somerset, and Wilts. There for it is the nature of men to endeavour to disperfection, was a large gathering which included the Bishop of Bristol, or enrich themselves. That mine will be most tinguish Sir John Dickson-Poynder, M.P., Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice, worked from which the greatest quantity of ore can be M.P., and Dr. L. A. Weatherly. An administrative blocks extracted ; and that stream will be most frequented by for 60 patients and bedrooms for 20 patients will be built which most abounds with fish. This disposition, at a cost of &6877 and as funds come in additional accomor fashionable mania, is far from being confined to modation will be provided for patients until the full com-’philosophy or the arts, for in our own profession the same plement of 60 beds is made up. The funds in hand, after disposition to simultaneous movements obviously obtains, the purchase of the site and other expenses, are £6840 and particular diseases have particular asras in which the building and furnishing will involve an outlay of £8327. are cultivated with more than usual ardour, just they To complete the whole scheme about .&9000 are required 1. as epidemic book-making among the profession always The endowment of 15 beds in the institution has alread3y marches in the rear of visitations. But the pestilential been promised. extent of an evil is not to be inferred from the number of BELFAST. individuals who may sound the alarm ; or, in other words, The annual meeting of the Ulster Branch of the Nationa because a host of professional writers may start up at once, Association for the Prevention of Consumption and otherr like the soldiers of CADMUS, it must not be inferred that the Forms of Tuberculosis was held on June 5th in the Medica particular disease upon which they may choose to exercise Institute, College-square North, Belfast, Sir William Whitlla their talents is therefore making dreadful, or more than being in the chair. The annual report, which was read b ordinary, havoc amongst us, any more than that the downfall Mr. Robert Brown, the honorary secretary, stated that thle of our ecclesiastical establishments may be predicated from death-rate from tuberculosis was decreasing in England an.ld the senseless cry of "the church is in danger." Not long since Wales but was increasing in Ireland, having risen from a nothing but consumptive maladies occupied the attention of t the profession, and cart loads of books were written on the average of 19 per 10,000 during the period 1870-75 to 23 per 10,000 in 1900. Dr. A. K. Chalmers, medical OffiCEer subject. Now, however, although the evil remains unmitiof health of Glasgow, delivered an address the title of whic gated and unarrested, that I I song has ceased,"and spinal was " How to Reduce the Death-rate from Consumption." distortions are become the reigning topic of the day.1 .
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